Community calendar for Nov. 7, 2017
Published 8:16 am Tuesday, November 7, 2017
TODAY
— Diabetes Self-management Education Series, 10 a.m to noon at Clark County Home Health, 273 Shoppers Drive. Aspects of diabetes management to be discussed include carbohydrate counting, taking medications as directed, sick day strategies, blood glucose management, physical activity and personal goal setting. Instructor is Amy Williams. Call 744-4482 to enroll.
— Retired School Lunchroom Managers luncheon, 11:30 a.m. at Giovanni’s.
— Celebrate Recovery meeting, 7 p.m. at Calvary Christian Church, 15 Redwing Drive. The Landing meetings, a support group for ages 13 to 19, are 7 p.m. at the RAC, 17 S. Main St. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program based on the Eight Beatitudes, the 12 Steps and their Biblical comparison. Childcare available for ages newborn to 4 and Celebration Place for ages 5 to 12. For more information, call Dickie Everman at 744-0817.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8
— Clark County Fiscal Court meeting, 9:30 a.m. at Clark County Courthouse.
— Tai Chi for seniors (60 and older), 10 a.m. at James B. Allen Generations Center, 32 Meadow St. Classes are free. Call 744-3235 for more information.
— Winchester Kiwanis Club meeting, noon at Taste of China.
— Kentucky Picture Show, 2 p.m. at Clark County Public Library.
— Conkwright Elementary School Share Night, 5 to 8 p.m. at Bojangles’. Ten percent of sales goes to the school.
THURSDAY, NOV. 9
— Conkwright Elementary School Veteran’s Day program, 9 a.m.
— James B. Allen Generation Center Veteran’s Day program, 11 a.m. at the center, 32 Meadow St.
— Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cairn.
— Kentucky Foothills Toastmasters Club meeting, 12:05 p.m. at East Kentucky Power Cooperative, 4775 Lexington Road.
— Downtown Holiday Hop, 4 to 7 p.m. Visit downtown businesses for holiday shopping, refreshments, raffles giveaways and specials.
— George Rogers Clark High School JROTC flag retirement ceremony, 5:30 p.m. at the school.
— Bluegrass Heritage Museum Second Thursday program, 6:30 p.m. The program will be on Honor Flight Kentucky’s first Vietnam-era flight to Washington, D.C. George Campbell will introduce two veterans, William Kennedy and Hunter Hess, who will speak. Program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served after the program. Call 745-1358 for more information.
— Clark County Animal Ordinance: Care and Confinement, presentation from speakers Clark County Attorney Brian Thomas and Clark County Animal Shelter Director Adreanna Wills, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Clark County Public Library. Question and answers and discussion to follow. Hosted by Helping Homeless Cats, Inc. For more information, email homelesscats.13@gmail.com.
— Boonesboro Lions Club meeting, 7 p.m. at Boonesboro Clubhouse on Ford Hampton Road.
FRIDAY, NOV. 10
— Clark County Clerk Michelle Turner’s office will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
— Baker Intermediate School Veteran’s Day program, 8 a.m.
— Strode Station Elementary School Veterans Day program, 8:30 a.m. There will be a small brunch for veterans after the program. Guest speaker will be World War II veteran Charles Wilson.
— Write Local, 10 a.m. at Clark County Public Library.
— Justice Elementary School Veteran’s Day program, 1 p.m.
— Winchester Rotary Club meeting, noon at Woody’s, 923 Bypass Road.
— Shearer Elementary School Veteran’s Day program, 1 p.m.
— Downtown Holiday Hop, 4 to 6 p.m. Visit downtown businesses for holiday shopping, refreshments, raffles giveaways and specials.
— “The Lion King Jr.,” 7:30 p.m. at Leeds Center for the Arts. Tickets are $8 for children, $14 for adults and $12 for seniors. For tickets or more information, visit leedscenter.org.
SATURDAY, NOV. 11
— Clark County Clerk Michelle Turner’s office will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
— Kiwanis annual pancake breakfast, 7 a.m. at First United Methodist Church. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, gravy, eggs, biscuits, orange juice, milk and coffee. Tickets are $7 for adults in advance or $8 at the door or $5 for children in advance or $6 at the door ($25 maximum per family). Advance tickets available at Central Bank, Traditional Bank and Minuteman Press.
— 11th annual Mitchell Bedford Memorial chess tournament, 8:30 a.m. at Parks and Recreation, 30 Wheeler Ave. First round begins at 9:15 a.m., with five rounds of play. For more information, go to winchester.com or email info@winchesster.com.
— Turkey Trot 5K run/walk to benefit Clark County Community Service, 9:30 a.m. at Lykins Park. For more information, go to johnsrunwalkshop.com.
— Veterans Day observance, 11 a.m. at College Park Gymnasium, Wheeler Avenue.
— Soul food supper, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Smith Manor Center, 200 Ridgeway Drive. Menu includes fish, pig feet, chitterlings, chili dogs, pinto beans, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread and dessert. Delivery is available. Call 749-2127 or 338-5191 for information.
— Pow Wow with a World War II veteran, 1 p.m. at Clark County Public Library sponsored by Winchester Black History and Heritage Commission. Speaker will be Albert Wess, a World War II veteran, Red Ball Express driver 2nd armored division unit.
— Lego Club, 1 p.m. at Clark County Public Library.
— Downtown Holiday Hop, 4 to 5 p.m. Visit downtown businesses for holiday shopping, refreshments, raffles giveaways and specials.
— “The Lion King Jr.,” 7:30 p.m. at Leeds Center for the Arts. Tickets are $8 for children, $14 for adults and $12 for seniors. For tickets or more information, visit leedscenter.org.
SUNDAY, NOV. 12
— “The Lion King Jr.,” 2:30 p.m. at Leeds Center for the Arts. Tickets are $8 for children, $14 for adults and $12 for seniors. For tickets or more information, visit leedscenter.org.
MONDAY, NOV. 13
— Campbell Junior High School Veteran’s Day program, 9 a.m.
— Operation Christmas Child drop-off at First Baptist Church, 37 N. Highland St., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last day for drop off is Monday, Nov. 20, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 744-6624.
— George Rogers Clark High School-based Decision-making Council meeting, 4 p.m. in the SBDM conference room.
— Shearer Elementary School Share Night, 5 to 8 p.m. at Bojangles’. Ten percent of sales goes to the school.
— Free dinner for veterans at Golden Corral, 5 to 9 p.m.